Best of Zurich Tour with Felsenegg Cable Car and Ferry Ride
Overview
Available languages
4 hours 30 minutes
Mobile ticket
See top Zurich attractions such as the Swiss National Museum, Old Town (Alstadt), and the Zurich Opera House, and tour the surrounding areas by ferry and cable car on this action-packed afternoon tour. Capture photos of the Bahnhofstrasse, Enge harbour, and the Fraumünster Church during your coach tour of Zurich. Enjoy a ferry ride on the lake before traveling into the Alps and taking a cable car ride up to the Felsenegg viewpoint for spectacular views of the small towns on Lake Zurich.
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
02–04.11.2026 | 11–15.01.2027 | 18–22.01.2027 | 25–29.01.2027 | 01–05.02.2027: Felsenegg cable car replaced by Dolder cogwheel train due to revision
Routing may be subject to change without prior notice due to construction or public events
Please wear comfortable shoes, as there will be a 5-minute walk with moderate uphill and downhill sections
What To Expect
Zurich
Board a comfortable coach in central Zurich (Sihlquai Bus Station) to begin your city tour.
Bahnhofstrasse
Your guide will talk about the city's history and point out landmarks including the castle-like Swiss National Museum, the luxurious shopping street Bahnhofstrasse, and the renowned financial district.
Options
English
Spanish
What‘s Included
Guided walk of Zurich’s Old Town
Fully guided tour by professional multilingual guide (English/Spanish)
Scenic ferry crossing on Lake Zurich
Transportation in comfortable coach with AC
Aerial cable car ride up to Felsenegg (replaced by Dolder cogwheel train during maintenance)
Carbon-balanced operations certified by myclimate
Gratuities
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Food and drinks
Personal expenses
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
1,283 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
À Waste of a day
RobertS S,Jul 1, 2026
- Review from Viator
2.00This « tour » is basically a transportation tour you have long bus rides a short ferry ride and a few minute crowded cable car ride. The sites are the end of these rides are mediocre at best. The guide does her best to provide interesting commentary but it doesn’t make up for the blah experience.
Best of Zurich
G3623UKjaynes,Jun 27, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Marilyn was a great guide We loved the pace and variety of this tour
Very nice guides, but the...
Pavel A,Jun 21, 2026
- Review from Viator
2.00Very nice guides, but the tour itself and the picked location were okayish. Not much of Zurich to see at all. The view from the top was nice.
Very extensive tour of Zurich
GARY L,Jun 20, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00This tour was very extensive. I felt like I saw alot of Zurick. The ferry was a nice was to get out on the lake. Overall I would definitely recommend this tour.
Great value for money
Padmanabhan K,Jun 19, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Great value for money. Though zurich was expensjve this trip was value for money. Cable car and ferry rides were a great experience.
Everything was top-notch. Happy to do it again.
77silkep,Jun 15, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Angela introduced us to the city of Zurich in a super nice and professional manner. Great views, stylish shopping options, and restaurants. Carlos, the driver, was simply fantastic. He maneuvered the bus safely and thoughtfully through the heavy traffic.
Zurich city tour
shansM8318LE,Jun 13, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Very good trip, Guide Angela was friendly and explained very well. Smooth driving by Carlos
Interesting tour. Great...
Perry J,Jun 12, 2026
- Review from Viator
4.00Interesting tour. Great guide. Nice group of people to enjoy the tour with. Great views from the cable car and the surrounding area.
Great tour of Zurich
edwardbT3573ZV,Jun 12, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00Excellent guide (Alexander) who was an excellent communicator, and was very responsive to our needs.
Great tour!
StaceyW,Jun 11, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Great information about Zurich! Lots of history about the various areas. The views from the cable car were great! The apple struedle at the restaurant on top was fabulous!
Related Experiences
Operated by Best of Switzerland Tours